Many clients feel intense shame, guilt and moral conflict over sexual interests that are considered ‘abnormal.” Sexual concerns can have a drastic impact on a person’s mood, thoughts and overall mental health. Clinicians who don’t address sexuality in therapy are missing a critical component that would help their clients live happier lives and have healthier relationships.
Improve your client’s overall mental health and life satisfaction by integrating sexual health interventions into your practice!
In this recording, Dr. David Ley, PhD, walks you through the navigation of some of the most complex sexual issues that you’ll face as a clinician. You’ll walk away with the skills you need to address all of the issues below in therapy – and more!
Appropriately assess the healthiness of your clients’ sexual interests
Guide clients as they explore their ambivalence regarding issues such as pornography, casual sex and nonmonogamy
Confidently assist clients who are unsure of their sexual orientation
Help clients who have become socially isolated because of shame and fear regarding their sexual interests
Strategies to help teens who are being bullied or harassed because of sexting
Learn to effectively navigate issues of sexuality in your practice!
